Are there any better gifts to receive for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day than a handmade gift from your toddler? Seriously, some of them are just the cutest! The next time that your toddler wants to make some crafts, encourage it! Yeah, it might make you “one of those moms“, but gifts toddlers can makeRead more
This post is sponsored by Basic Invite – all opinions are my own. Ever wanted a DIY Graduation Invitations do over? I do. Being the older sister, especially to siblings that are 10+ years younger than me, often gives me an interesting perspective. In a way, the things they do are “old hat” to me.Read more
Okay, I admit it. I might have a problem when it comes to Easter Eggs. I’ve mad mosaic eggs, character eggs, monogrammed eggs, little egg baskets – you name it. I can’t help it! Every time I run across a beautiful, bright or cheery egg decorating idea I pin it to my egg decorating board. Then, everyRead more
Felt crafts are one of those really adorable genres that is actually pretty easy to get into. The bold colors and cozy nature of a felt craft makes them instantly adorable, and the forgiving and inexpensive nature of felt makes it pretty approachable. For that reason, felt crafts are often some of the first “sewing”Read more
I really, really like Easter Egg decorating. One of the first posts I ever wrote for this blog was How to Make Mosaic Eggs. There is something about the beauty of a white or brown egg, with its soft sheen waiting to be the perfect canvas for bright colors and shapes. Almost every year I tryRead more
Key lime pie is one of those special treats that I only eat once in a great while. For me, Key Lime pies are often so sweet, they leave me feeling like I drank a bowl of sugar. I’ve tried a few recipes, but something about the tartness of the limes seems to mean drowning the whole thingRead more
So, planners are kind of my thing. Over the years I’ve made several (check out this pretty one from 2017!) but lately, I haven’t had the time. That’s not so bad though, because the market has erupted over the past few years, and there are plenty of adorable and affordable planners to purchase. I’m personallyRead more
DIY Wooden Signs are kind of a big deal lately. They are adorable, generally easy, and provide a ton of decor options. I recently redid my whole living room decor, leaving a dedicated space for seasonal hanging art. And you can bet that this DIY Wooden Valentine Sign will look great there! This isn’t the first DIYRead more
There is something special about the fall cocktail. Seriously, summer gets all the attention for glam pineapple juice drinks and paper umbrellas, but fall drinks have a depth, a warmth that is often overlooked. Now, I’m not one to drink mixed drinks often, usually only while entertaining, so I don’t tend to have favorite “go-to”Read more
Camping in our family is kind of a big deal. Most of our vacations involve some form of sleeping in our restored 1970s Apache Eagle tent camper, and even before the Apache we tent camped at least twice a year. My extended family gets together and camps for a week or two every August, andRead more
Warm sunshine, bright colors and the allure of cool water are all wrapped up in this easy summer craft. Flamingos are a ubiquitous symbol of the sun and the coast – plus this one is pretty darn cute! The craft level of this activity is easy enough for even littles like my Squish to do,Read more
For me, there is nothing more relaxing than getting dressed in my coziest pants and sweater, listen to my music up loud while heading to the craft store, and spending far too long perusing the aisles. But, I rarely have time for that sort of thing anymore. between working and my strong-willed toddler, craft shoppingRead more